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Lavorgna Name Meaning

Italian (southern): perhaps a nickname cognate with Borgna ‘blind in one eye’ (ultimately from French borgne) with the definite article la. Compare French Leborgne .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lavigna, Laporta, La Forgia, Lamagna, Savona, Maiorana, Caterina

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Where is the Lavorgna family from?

You can see how Lavorgna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavorgna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lavorgna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lavorgna families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lavorgna's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Lavorgna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavorgna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavorgna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavorgna. 25% of Lavorgna men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lavorgna women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavorgna were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    43%
  • Worker
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Lavorgna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavorgna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 401 immigration records available for the last name Lavorgna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Lavorgna. For the veterans among your Lavorgna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavorgna lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lavorgna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lavorgna in 1951 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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